Inofficial:
Avalon AD2055 equalizer and Avalon AD2044 optical compressor.
Amber PRE (channel-strip version)
OFF) preamp bypass
PRE1) AD2055 - EQ preamp stage (STEREO)
PRE2) AD2055 - EQ preamp stage (MONO)
PRE3) AD2044 - COMP preamp stage (STEREO)
PRE4) AD2044 - COMP preamp stage (MONO)
Amber PRE (stand-alone version)
1) Avalon AD2022 (Discrete Pure Class A - Stereo Mic Preamp) - Mic IN-OUT
2) Avalon M5 (Discrete Pure Class A - Mono Mic Preamp) - Mic IN-OUT
3) AD2044 - Stereo Pre - Line IN-OUT
4) AD2044 - Mono Pre - Line IN-OUT
plus Amber 4 Ultra
The Gold Standard of Class-A High Fidelity
Amber 4 is an exquisite plugin suite based on the legendary "Pure Class A" hardware from a celebrated American company (widely recognized as Avalon Designs). Known for its immense headroom and sonic purity, Amber is a staple for mastering engineers who need to shape a mix with surgical precision while adding a luxurious, expensive sheen.
Key Components
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Amber 4 EQ: A recreation of the iconic AD2055. It offers four bands of transparent equalization. The high-shelf is legendary for adding "expensive air" to vocals and masters.
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Amber 4 Comp: An optical Class-A compressor (based on the AD2044) that provides smooth, invisible leveling. It’s the ultimate "glue" for the mix bus.
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Amber 4 Pre: A collection of 8 different preamp emulations, ranging from ultra-clean solid-state to warm vacuum tube stages.
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Hyper Technology: The latest "Ultra" versions use Acustica's Hyper engine, which drastically reduces CPU consumption and improves the accuracy of the dynamic response.
Best Used For
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Mastering: When you need a "final polish" that makes the track sound finished and professional.
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Acoustic Instruments: Pianos, acoustic guitars, and orchestral strings benefit from Amber's ability to preserve every detail of the original recording.
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Silky Vocals: Achieving that modern, "airy" pop vocal sound without any harshness.
Company: Acustica Audio